What with the autumnal rain front hovering close to Japan, and now the approach of a typhoon, we were in for a wet day again. Emily was at Ui and I lunched at Jo's new apartment, along with Bettina. I was expecting to be jealous, and so was not surprised to feel myself turning a deep shade of green as we looked around the 100sqm flat. It would be crazy to move when we don't know how long we have left here and would potentially be clobbered with yet another round of 'key money' (in effect, a gift to the landlord as it is non-refundable) and a deposit on top. But, it sticks in my throat to know that for only a little more than we are currently paying we might be able to live in such a spacious and light place with great facilities (the apartment block has a kids playroom and even a gym).
After the three of us parted company I went to the sports centre and tried the pool there for the first time. It felt so good to be back in the water, and I swam hard for half an hour. I had forgotten how tired I can get swimming, and how ravenously hungry too. I do so wish that young children could be allowed to go there as I really want Emily to be at home in the water. She can't go in until she is three years old and toilet-trained.
On collecting Emily I was told that she had not had a nap. This is the first time ever she has not slept during the day and I hope it is not a sign of things to come. Mind you, she was even more bright and bubbly than usual and ate her tea with relish too, so no harm done. I wouldn't like to lose my lunchtime relaxation just yet though. She was singing 'Incy Spider' all the way home as that is one of the nursery theme songs for October, in keeping with Halloween, which they mark here.
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